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Col du Tubé (691m) walks
Garlaban and Taoumé via the Barquieu spring
A challenging 16 km circular route to discover the summit of Garlaban via the Scolopendres trail, the Barquieu spring near the Grand Ravin and the corniches of the Grand Vallon, the Puit de l'Aroumi via the Puits du Murier and Baume Sourne, which can be visited in full sunlight or with a powerful torch. Finally, the Pic du Taoumé and the famous Grosibou cave. Return via the Pas du Loup towards the Col d'Aubignane.
Le Taoumé via La Pounche des Escaouprés
A pleasant circular route starting from Allauch to discover the Pic du Taoumé via the Pounche des Escaouprés. Along the way, you will pass the Grotte du Grosibou, Baume Sourne, the Puits du Mûrier and then return via the Col du Tubé. Throughout this route, you can enjoy a sumptuous 360° landscape.
Towards the Plaine de la Grive
This is a fairly challenging hike that takes you to several highlights of the Garlaban massif, such as the Col de l'Amandier, the Parloire and the Barre Coupé, the Plaine de la Grive (a strange, undulating plain), the Col du Tubé and the Taoumé. All this with beautiful 360° views of the entire region. This plain should not be confused with the Corniche des Tourdres (thrushes in Provençal), which is located above Lascours.
The Garlaban via the Vallon de l’Oule in Allauch
A lovely circular route along DFCI tracks and footpaths. You’ll pass two almost identical rocky outcrops which may unsettle those particularly prone to vertigo. After crossing a pass, the back of the Garlaban comes into view… you just need to reach it! From the summit, the view takes in Marseille, Aubagne, Cap Canaille, Sainte-Baume, the Étoile range and Sainte-Victoire!
Grand Tour of the Pic du Taoumé
This long circular walk, which does not include the ascent of the Pic du Taoumé, allows you to cover the entire route whilst enjoying magnificent views, particularly of Marseille, the Chaîne de l’Étoile, the Pilon du Roi, the Côte Bleue and the Aubagne basin. Other iconic sites in the area, such as the Puits du Mûrier, Baume Sourne, the Pas du Loup and the Col de l’Amandier, are also on the itinerary for this lovely, peaceful walk, which largely avoids the well-trodden paths.
Walks near Col du Tubé (691m)
From La Treille to La Font de Mai
The free Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile bus network offers some unique routes. For example, line 10 (Aubagne Station – La Treille) will drop you off at La Treille, just a stone’s throw from Marcel Pagnol’s grave. You can then head into the hills where he filmed his movies. You will then pass through the magnificent Font de Mai estate. Afterwards, you can return to Aubagne on bus route 14 (Éoures – Aubagne Station). Please note that these buses do not run on Sundays.
From Peypin to La Destrousse via the Col du Marseillais
This lovely walk, winding from valley to valley, takes you from Peypin to the Col du Marseillais. Stunning views of Sainte-Victoire, as well as of Roquevaire and the Huveaune valley from the pass. Then the descent back down to the village of La Destrousse.
- The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Etoile (line 17).
From La Penne-sur-Huveaune to Le Charrel via La Candolle
A lovely walk starting from La Penne-sur-Huveaune that takes you through pine forests to the summit of La Candolle. An easy path winds its way along the cliff face, offering magnificent views of Sainte-Baume, the Huveaune valley, Garlaban and the Bay of Marseille. The descent takes you back down to La Pérussonne and Le Charrel. The free bus on Line 6, which connects with the free tram, takes you back to the starting point, and the tram takes you back to the city centre.
You are in the Calanques National Park, which is subject to specific regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine of up to €1,500.
From Carnoux to Cassis via La Croix
A very lovely walk linking Carnoux to Cassis through the hills. Panoramic views of Cassis and Sainte Baume. Botanical trail. The walk is fully accessible by bus.
In the heart of the Cirque des Pételins via the Vallon de la Fenêtre
The Cirque des Pételins is a sight of unparalleled beauty. It is a very little-used trail in the Calanques National Park of Marseille. A superb but demanding hike requiring sure-footedness, good physical fitness and the ability to use a GPS effectively in certain places where the path is harder to find. This hike is not circular; it requires a shuttle service between the Logisson car park and the Col de la Gineste car park.
Please note: you are hiking in a national park; please respect the rules and avoid straying from the paths. Before setting off, please familiarise yourself with the regulations of the Calanques National Park: Calanques National Park Regulations
From Cassis to La Ciotat via the ridge trail
The walk connects two charming towns via the ridge path on top of the Falaises Soubeyranes. Magnificent views along much of the route.
GPS strongly recommended.
The Jas de Sylvain
A lovely walk above Cuges-Les-Pins. The Jas de Sylvain is a restored former sheepfold which offers free overnight accommodation for a few walkers in basic comfort. Beautiful panoramic views over the Cuges plain. The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile bus route No. 11.
From Cuges to the Hostellerie via the Col du Saint Pilon
This walk connects Cuges-les-Pins to the Hostellerie (Plan d’Aups), passing through the Sainte-Baume ridges, the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Grotto of Mary Magdalene. On the ridges, the 360-degree panoramic views are magnificent. The Grotto of Mary Magdalene is steeped in history and spirituality, as it is said that the saint spent the last 30 years of her life there.
This walk is the first stage of a two-day trip, fully accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile. The walk starts from Cuges-les-Pins (free bus route 11). At the end of the first day’s walk, the Hostellerie de la Sainte Baume offers affordable accommodation. The following day, the walk continues from the Hostellerie to Saint-Zacharie (free bus routes 8 and 9).
Crossing the Calanques National Park from Cassis to Marseille
Experienced hikers, this route is for you! With many beautiful and challenging sections, some of which are dizzying, you will cross the Calanques National Park from east to west, from Cassis to Marseille. Enjoy superb views: Cap Canaille, then the many calanques, including the green/blue Sugiton calanque. The small ports of Callelongue and Les Goudes welcome you before the difficult climb up the Col de Béouveyre after many kilometres.
You are in the Calanques National Park, which is subject to specific regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine of up to €1,500.
Calanques from Marseille to Cassis - Stage 2
From Luminy to Cassis via the Devenson Cliffs.
Panoramic hike passing through the most beautiful eastern calanques of Marseille: Sugiton, En-Vau and Port-Pin.
You are in the Calanques National Park, which is subject to specific regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine of up to €1,500.